Pelican Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.

Pelican Chapter, ABC is a non-profit, trade association working to advance the construction industry by supporting the Merit Shop Philosophy.

09/02/2024

Wishing all of our members and friends a safe and happy Labor Day!

08/29/2024

Pipefitting pilot class in progress! 🔧 👷🏽‍♂️Can you guess which tool this student is using to get the perfect cut? Drop your guesses below! 👇

08/29/2024

Congratulations to Steve Moore of Moore Industries for receiving a BEAM Club Level One Award! We could not be the chapter that we are without the dedication of members like Steve and his company.

The BEAM Club (established in 1966) is a time honored tradition recognizing members for their commitment to growing our association.

Thank you for supporting the , Steve!

Photos from Pelican Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.'s post 08/27/2024

This morning’s Southwest Industry Breakfast! Thanks to Senator Jeremy Stine, Larry Frieman, Judge Anthony Eaves & representatives from Industry Makes. for joining us today!

08/26/2024

A warm welcome to FireTech Systems, the newest addition to our association! We are thrilled to have them a part of our family!

08/21/2024

Welcome to the family, Module X Solutions! We’re excited to see the value you’ll bring to our association.

08/20/2024

Shaping the world, one weld at a time! Start your career in welding today.

Photos from Pelican Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.'s post 08/15/2024

Engage Workers At All Levels! Companies that conduct in depth safety practices to all employees at all levels, experience incident rates that are 45% lower than the industry average.

Photos from Pelican Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.'s post 08/14/2024

TOP MANAGEMENENT ENGAGEMENT IN SAFETY MATTERS! Employer involvement at the highest level of company management produces a 54% reduction in TRIR and a 52% reduction in DART rates.

08/13/2024

Congrats to Lane Grisby on receiving ABC National's inaugural Legacy Medallion for Advocacy 🎉

As chair emeritus of Cajun Industries, LLC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and a dedicated member of Pelican Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc., Lane's leadership has transformed ABC's mission to serve as the voice of the merit shop construction industry. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dG7T6X

08/13/2024

Safety starts with finding and fixing hazards. Establishing processes that help better identify and control sources of potential injury or illnesses will help keep your company and employees safe.

08/12/2024

Is your company participating in the 2024 Safe + Sound Week? Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information on how to keep America's workers safe. If you are interested in participating visit www.osha.gov/safeandsoundweek

08/09/2024

Our Baton Rouge and Southwest training centers had a successful first week of classes! 📚✏️Welcome back to all of our students. We can’t wait to see all of the things you will learn this semester! 🛠️👷🏽

Interested in attending a training course? Contact one of our amazing training centers. For more info visit www.abctraining.org

08/06/2024

Pipefitting offers more than just a job; it's a career with growth and stability. Learn the skills, join the trade, and build your future.

08/05/2024

Excited to announce that Sunland Construction has joined the family! We're looking forward to achieving great things together! Sunland Construction, Inc.

08/01/2024

ABC safety programs help members maintain safe and productive jobsites, one of the industry's most critical components. Participants in ABC's Safety Training and Evaluation Program (STEP) are shown to be over 800% safer than the industry average. Submit your STEP application today or learn more at abc.org/ABCSTEP.

07/31/2024

A big shoutout to our newest member, Work Designs, LLC! We are excited to have you a part of our Chapter.

07/30/2024

ABC contractor members are given the opportunity to showcase their projects and accomplishments through awards and accreditations, such as the Excellence in Construction Awards Program. Don't forget - The 2024 Excellence in Construction Awards application is now open for ABC Pelican members. Visit www.abcpelican.org/eic2024 for more information about EIC or to apply.

07/29/2024

Say hello to our newest member - Hackley Enterprises! We are so glad to have you a part of the family. This new member is sponsored by Scott McKnight with Gallagher.

Photos from ABC National's post 07/28/2024

Looking forward to offering JLG Industries training this fall! Stay tuned for more details.

07/23/2024

Elevate your career to new heights! 🚧🔧 Mobile crane operating isn't just a job—it's a thrilling adventure every day.

Photos from ABC Louisiana's post 07/22/2024

Another ABCLA Convention in the books! thank you to all of our members who attended, sponsored, spoke and supported. We could not do it without you all.

07/19/2024

The convention volleyball trophy is coming back to Baton Rouge! The Pelican chapter has defeated the in the annual ABCLA Convention volleyball tournament!

Photos from Pelican Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.'s post 07/19/2024

Night ✌🏼! Our members showed up & showed out in their decades costumes for last night’s “Dancing through the Decades” Convention Celebration!

Photos from Pelican Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.'s post 07/18/2024

Night one of the 2024 ABCLA Convention ✅

Photos from Pelican Chapter Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc.'s post 07/16/2024

School may be out for the summer, but we are still busy here at ABC! ☀️🛠️📚

Students from the West Baton Rouge Career Academy toured our Baton Rouge Training Center last week. They learned about careers in welding, millwright, pipefitting, heavy equipment operations, instrumentation, and electrical!

What advice would you give to a high schooler looking to join the industry? 🤔💭

07/15/2024

School supplies brought to you by Louisiana industry!🍎📒✏️

07/04/2024

Wishing all of you a safe and happy Fourth of July!

Photos from Congresswoman Julia Letlow's post 07/02/2024

Thank you to Congresswoman Julia Letlow for meeting with our group last week! We look forward to working with you for many years to come and appreciate your continued support of the Merit Shop Construction Industry!

07/02/2024

From installing heavy machinery to ensuring everything runs smoothly, being a construction millwright is all about precision and dedication. Start you career as a millwright today by enrolling at the ABC Pelican Training Center. Visit www.abctraining.org for more information.

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Our Story

Pelican Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) was incorporated in April 1980 from the outgrowth of the Merit Shop in Louisiana and the need to adequately service the construction industry throughout the State. It has developed into a diverse, non-profit, trade association of contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and associates who have joined together to advance the construction industry by aggressively supporting the merit shop philosophy and the free enterprise alliance. The Pelican Chapter, ABC now has more than 300 members and covers 52 parishes in the State of Louisiana.

What Pelican Chapter, ABC can do for you when join:

1) Business Development
2) Management Education
3) Merit Shop Craft Training
4) Safety
5) Governmental Relations
6) Legal Assistance
7) Networking
8) Industry Publications and News
9) Merit Choice Insurance Program 10)Membership Discount Programs 11)Membership Outreach Programs

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Pipefitting pilot class in progress! 🔧 👷🏽‍♂️Can you guess which tool this student is using to get the perfect cut? Drop ...
Wishing all of you a safe and happy Fourth of July!
A few weeks ago the ABC Pelican Southwest Training Center hosted our Annual Build Your Future Day at the West Cal Arena!...
National Welding Month
Are you ready for the 2024 ABCLA Convention?! Registration is now open for all ABC Pelican & Bayou members. Visit www.ab...
Southwest Training Center Accelerated Electrical Training enrollment is NOW OPEN! Classes will begin on June 24. If you ...
Women In Construction
2023 ABC Pelican Clay Shoot supporting the  LSU Construction Management ABC Team!
"The purpose of Build Your Future Day is to get high school students interested in a career path in the industry, and sh...
A #CareerInConstruction starts with ABC! Join Cameron and many other students who have taken the first step in advancing...
ABC encourages you to GEAUX VOTE! Early voting for the Gubernatorial Primary Election begins this Saturday, September 30...
Swinging into Fall! A great day on the course with our members. Thank you to all of our golfers and sponsors for continu...

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19251 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA
70809

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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